Best Mainframe Entertainment Podcasts (2024)

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TME #148: Beast Wars II Episode 43 - "Farewell! Lio Convoy" 51:48

4h ago51:48

51:48

I would have waited an eternity for this! It's over, guys. We finally finish Beast Wars Second once and for all! Episode Rating: "NO ENERGON!" (unanimous) Subscribe to our Patreon to access our exclusive podcasts The Super Lazor Comb Patreon Super Show!, TOO MUCH COMMENTARY!, and more. https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.…

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What A Cartoon! - Batman: Caped Crusader "The Killer Inside Me" 2:23:56

4d ago2:23:56

2:23:56

A little over 30 years after it premiered, Batman: The Animated Series is back! (Kind of.) Caped Crusader takes the form of a spiritual sequel to WB's hit '90s series, though one closer to Bruce Timm's original pitch. This time around, the cartoonish qualities are replaced with pure noir, making this a more subtle, moody, and adult series. On this …

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TME #147: Beast Wars II Episodes 38-42 1:05:17

10d ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Blah blah blah, Beast Wars Second once and for all! Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.be/otkiUjc4Jf0 Show Links: https://linktr.ee/lazorcomb Join The Lazor Comb Discord: https://discord.gg/AEMkmvud3k Buy a TOO MUCH ENERGON! t-shirt: https://www.teepublic.com/user/t…

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A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Tarzan 49:55

11d ago49:55

49:55

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1999's Tarzan! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whol…

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TME #146: Beast Wars II Episodes 34-37 1:32:18

1M ago1:32:18

1:32:18

This week we're reviewing episodes 34, 35, 36, and 37 of Beast Wars II. Episode 34 features Drill Nuts building a big 'ole cannon at Niagra Falls to fire at The Artificial Planet Nemesis. 35 involves Gaviscon getting in Lio Junior's head, and Junior doing what ever teenage boy eventually does; beats up his step dad. Finally 36 and 37 finally give u…

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What A Cartoon! - X-Men '97 "To Me, My X-Men" 2:20:08

2M ago2:20:08

2:20:08

It's time for us to cover something recent that's also all about the 1990s: It's time for X-Men '97! Learn how the fan-favorite Marvel adaptation ended up as a Disney streaming series, and how many of the original people involved returned. Then we deconstruct the series premiere, with all the deep comic references properly explained. So hop in your…

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TME #145: Beast Wars II - Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger! 1:48:40

1M ago1:48:40

1:48:40

Gaviscon uses his latest Plot Device™ to summon the great Decepticon weapon Majin Zarak from the distant past to Planet Gaia, and it's up to Lio Convoy and the Maximals to stop it. Lio Junior is all like "no way! two can play!" and uses the same doohickey to bring in Garry Primal all the way from Planet Energon, and the hypest team up since Kane & …

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A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Pocahontas 47:43

2M ago47:43

47:43

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1995's Pocahontas! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the …

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TME #144: Beast Wars II Episodes 29-33 1:25:37

2M ago1:25:37

1:25:37

Technically we skip episode 29 because it's a clipshow, but from there on we're talking about episodes 30-33 of Beast Wars II, where The Angle Slam goes evil, and the Decepticons go full Marshawn Lynch. Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.be/pPj2dcNHTTc Show Links: h…

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Bonus Episode - Talking Futurama "Insane in the Mainframe" 1:31:25

2M ago1:31:25

1:31:25

The Talking Simpsons Network is taking a week off, so to fill the content gap, we've decided to post an episode of our Patreon-exclusive Talking Futurama podcast miniseries! If you like this episode and want to hear the rest (with more to come every month), head over to Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and sign up at the $5 level. Once you do, you'll ha…

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TME #143: Beast Wars II Episodes 25-28 1:30:28

3M ago1:30:28

1:30:28

The Old Maritimers decide to leave; Lio Convoy discovers that lion he banged a while ago wasn't on the pill; G2 Megatron gets all Angle Slammed up and becomes a redeco of Trypticon; Scuba's cousin is an Amazon delivery driver and brings a tank to planet Gaia. Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb …

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Bonus Episode - Blabbin 'Bout Batman: The Animated Series "Mad Love" 1:48:01

2M ago1:48:01

1:48:01

The Talking Simpsons Network is taking a week off, so to fill the content gap, we've decided to post an episode of our Patreon-exclusive Blabbin 'Bout Batman: The Animated Series podcast miniseries! If you like this episode and want to hear the other 20 installments, head over to Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and sign up at the $5 level. Once you do,…

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A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Mulan 46:09

2M ago46:09

46:09

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1998's Mulan! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole…

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TME #142: Beast Wars II Episode 21-24 1:12:52

3M ago1:12:52

1:12:52

This week we're covering the 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th episodes of Beast Wars II "The Tentacular (testicular) Scuba," "Megastorm's Reckoning," "Showdown in the Sea," and "Face the Setting Sun," respectively. Highlights include Bighorn getting big-horny for Scylla (a.k.a. the "she-gremlin" from Gremlins 2), Artemis getting jealous of Scylla's affec…

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TME #141: Beast Wars II Episodes 17-20 1:41:06

3M ago1:41:06

1:41:06

Siege is depressed and tipsy, and Kal is high on painkillers, so naturally we're both in the correct frame of mind to review episodes 17, 18, 19, and 20 of Beast Wars Second. Episode 20 is a another clipshow, so we didn't bother watching it and just gave it a pre-emptive "not enough energon" rating. Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive cont…

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What A Cartoon! - Inhumanoids "The Evil That Lurks Within Ep 3" 2:14:25

4M ago2:14:25

2:14:25

We're joined again by premium patron Andrew, and this time we're exploring the forgotten '80s toy series, Inhumanoids! Many of the same writers and artists of GI Joe and Transformers take the same approach to monsters from the center of the Earth. How did this collection of scientists and trees fighting a lava monster come to be? Why is it now left…

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A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Bender's Big Score 42:37

4M ago42:37

42:37

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2007's Bender's Big Score! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to h…

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TME #140: Beast Wars II Episodes 13-16 1:01:38

4M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

It's Cinco de Mayo, a fiesta, and a salsa dance all in one as we're introduced to our new buenos amigos, the Jointrons. Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.be/P1dg0U-2nnY Show Links: https://linktr.ee/lazorcomb Join The Lazor Comb Discord: https://discord.gg/AEMkmvud…

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TME #139: Beast Wars II Episodes 9-12 1:32:04

5M ago1:32:04

1:32:04

We both dislike this show and want to get through it as quickly as possible, so we've switched to reviewing it in four episode chunks. This week we're covering Beast Wars Second episodes 9, 10, 11, and 12 "The Strongest Tag Team?," "Autorollers Roll Out!," "Danger! Scissor Boy," and "Galvatron Rampages," respectively. Episode Ratings: "Not Enough E…

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What A Cartoon! - Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends "Bus the Two of Us" 2:21:28

5M ago2:21:28

2:21:28

Chosen by premium patron ToonJay, we're doing another mid-'00s classic, this time one of the biggest hits on Cartoon Network that pushed digital animation forward on a TV budget. As we explore how Craig McCracken and Lauren Faust built Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, we dig into both of their careers and how Foster's changed them. Then, we dig…

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A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 49:48

5M ago49:48

49:48

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to…

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TME #138: Beast Wars II Episode 08 - "Friend or Foe? The Insect Robos" 1:07:42

5M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

We're BACK after a four month hiatus to review the eighth episode of Beast Wars II, where the "Insect Robos" Scissor Boy, Drill Nuts, and Centicon do battle against Tazmania Kid, Diver McFrogman, and HEEEEEEEE-HAW himself Bighorn. Lio Convoy also delivers his usual sage wisdom about utter nothingness. Siege also talks about his Transformers purchas…

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What A Cartoon! - The Kids in the Hall "Season 3, Episode 14" 3:11:49

6M ago3:11:49

3:11:49

Welcome once again to live-action month on What A Cartoon, where YOU are the fool. (An April Fool, if you will...) In our sixth podcast about a live-action show that has very cartoony qualities, we're digging into the classic Canadian sketch comedy program, Kids in the Hall. This collection of maple-leaf misfits helped define alternative comedy in …

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A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Chicken Little 47:31

6M ago47:31

47:31

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2005's Chicken Little! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear …

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What A Cartoon! - Invincible "It's About Time" 2:19:37

7M ago2:19:37

2:19:37

Chosen by premium patron Andrew, we're covering the modern hit comic book adaptation, Invincible! Learn why it took almost 20 years for Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley's super series to get a cartoon, how it changed from page to screen, and more about how it pioneered in both style and format. Then hear us chat about the hourlong first…

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A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Porco Rosso 46:51

7M ago46:51

46:51

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1992's Porco Rosso! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the…

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Rebecca Sugar Bonus Interview 19:25

7M ago19:25

19:25

We hope you enjoyed our recent Selma's Choice podcast as much as we did, and we decided to share even more of our chat with our amazing guest, the creator of Steven Universe, Rebecca Sugar! Hear almost 20 more minutes of conversation with Rebecca about her new album, Spiral Bound, (out now!), as well as some new details on how some Simpsons product…

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What A Cartoon! - Avatar: The Last Airbender - "The Blind Bandit" 2:49:27

8M ago2:49:27

2:49:27

Chosen by premium patron ToonJay, it's time for us to cover one of the most influential animated series of the last 20 years, Avatar: The Last Airbender! When it debuted on Nick in 2005, it introduced a whole generation of kids to anime-style action, a lore-filled linear adventure, and enough ships to drown the internet. All that, plus a discussion…

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A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Bambi 45:01

8M ago45:01

45:01

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1942's Bambi! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole…

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Bonus Holiday Podcast: What A Cartoon Movie! - The Incredibles 6:01:07

9M ago6:01:07

6:01:07

Happy New Year! In case you didn't know, every month we release the premium podcast, What A Cartoon Movie. And, as we take a week off to rest and recharge, we're giving all of our listeners a chance to hear a free sample of this Patreon-exclusive series. So please, enjoy our ultra-long look at Pixar's The Incredibles! And if you'd like to hear 60 m…

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Bonus New Year's Episode - Talking Futurama "Where No Fan Has Gone Before" With Andrew Jupin 2:32:48

9M ago2:32:48

2:32:48

The Talking Simpsons Network is taking a week off for the holiday season, so to fill the content gap, we've decided to post an episode of our Patreon-exclusive Talking Futurama podcast miniseries! If you like this episode and want to hear the rest (with more to come every month), head over to Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and sign up at the $5 level.…

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A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for The Emperor's New Groove 44:33

9M ago44:33

44:33

Another month (and YEAR) has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2000's The Emperor's New Groove! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pl…

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TME #137: Holiday Special 2023 Part 2 - Rise of the Beasts Commentary 2:20:58

9M ago2:20:58

2:20:58

We round out 2023 by providing live commentary for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts! Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.be/bMY2XiU9K9E Show Links: https://linktr.ee/lazorcomb Join The Lazor Comb Discord: https://discord.gg/AEMkmvud3k Buy a TOO MUCH ENERGON! t-shirt:…

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What A Cartoon! - TV Funhouse - "Christmas Day" 2:25:33

10M ago2:25:33

2:25:33

Our holiday cartoon podcast tradition continues, and this time we're covering one of the cult classics of pre-9/11 Comedy Central. Not only do we go into the career of Robert Smigel that led to his unlikely position as a big-time animation writer, but we also show how one cheap dog puppet led to an empire of TV Funhouse. Then learn about the many h…

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TME #136: Holiday Special 2023 Part 1 - Beast Wars Monopoly 1:56:03

10M ago1:56:03

1:56:03

Siege and Kal kickoff the holidays by playing a game of the 2022 Beast Wars edition of Monopoly! We're recording in the same studio for the first time in a while, so this was a particularly fun episode. Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.be/NHG4O48NT5c Show Links: h…

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A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for The Muppet Christmas Carol 46:27

10M ago46:27

46:27

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $…

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TME #135: Beast Wars II (Second) Episode 07 - "The Insect Corps Arrive" 46:22

10M ago46:22

46:22

The Decepticons pull the wool over the Insectrons, and Queer Mantis uses his AOL laptop. Episode Rating: "Not Enough Energon" Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.be/eWfU7b0dgHQ Show Links: https://linktr.ee/lazorcomb Join The Lazor Comb Discord: https://discord.gg/AE…

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What A Cartoon! - SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron - "A Bright And Shiny Future" 2:11:39

11M ago2:11:39

2:11:39

Chosen by premium patron Andrew, we're returning to the '90s for a furry cult classic, SWAT Kats! Created in Montreal, developed in Burbank, and animated in Tokyo, it's an international action toon about a pair of vigilantes in a jet, and we explore how it burned brightly if briefly. Then we discuss the second season ep about a dark future, all wit…

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TME #134: Beast Wars II (Second) Episode 06 - "Mystery of the Ancient Ruins" 1:05:23

10M ago1:05:23

1:05:23

Lio Convoy and Apache go tomb raiding together and discover the fabulous Queer Mantis hidden within the cavernous catacombs. Episode Rating: "TOO MUCH ENERGON!" Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.be/fTvXb6VfeLU Show Links: https://linktr.ee/lazorcomb Join The Lazor …

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A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Project A-ko 46:31

11M ago46:31

46:31

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1986's Project A-ko! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear th…

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TME #133: Beast Wars II (Second) Episode 05 - "Galvatron Revived" 1:41:16

11M ago1:41:16

1:41:16

G2 Megatron digs a hole, and the newly-awakened Galvatron enters the dragon. Episode Rating: "Sufficient Energon" (unanimous) Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.be/GTp54uvoYBw Show Links: https://linktr.ee/lazorcomb Join The Lazor Comb Discord: https://discord.gg/AE…

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What A Cartoon! - Phineas And Ferb - "Dude, We're Getting the Band Back Together" 2:15:17

12M ago2:15:17

2:15:17

Chosen by premium patron ToonJay, it's time for us elder millennials to learn about Gen Z's favorite cartoon stepbrothers, Phineas and Ferb! Yes, we dig into the history of the 104 days of summer vacation and the careers of the show's creators. Then, it's time for some rock history as we discuss one of the most beloved eps, Dude, We're Getting The …

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TME #132: Beast Wars II (Second) Episode 04 - "The Lake Trap" 1:16:46

12M ago1:16:46

1:16:46

Tasmania Kid stumbles across a secret Decepticon base and gets captured, leaving Optimus Lion and the Maximals forced to go saved his stupid Tasmanian ass. Episode Rating: "Not Enough Energon" (unanimous) Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content every week at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.be/ZvMspzj-OFw …

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A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Corpse Bride 46:51

12M ago46:51

46:51

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2005's Corpse Bride! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear th…

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TME #131: Beast Wars II (Second) Episode 03 - "Bighorn's Rage" 1:17:23

1y ago1:17:23

1:17:23

G2 Megatron and his flying orchestra attempt to hunt down Lio Convoy, resulting in Bighorn's Rockin' Rager in the Desert. Episode Rating: (low) "TOO MUCH ENERGON!" (unanimous) Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content every week at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.be/5FNJlwuH24I Show Links: https://linktr.ee…

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What A Cartoon! - Daria "Fire!" 2:48:26

1y ago2:48:26

2:48:26

It's been over five years since we last covered Daria, and while little has happened in terms of the show's potential reboot, that doesn't mean we've expended all of our possible thoughts on this beloved MTV cartoon. (Which may be why this podcast is nearly three hours long.) Last time, we examined an episode where the series outgrew its "Daria own…

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A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Cars 45:04

1y ago45:04

45:04

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2006's Cars! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole …

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TME #130: Beast Wars II (Second) Episode 02 - "White Lion, Run!" 1:07:49

1y ago1:07:49

1:07:49

Kal and (a very hungover) Siege review the second episode of Beast Wars Second, where Lio Convoy pretends to be a regular lion for way too long, and G2 Megatron seizes control of the bad guys after Galvatron passes out. Episode Rating: "Sufficient Energon" (Kal), "Not Enough Energon" (Siege). Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content eve…

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TME #129: Beast Wars II (Second) Episode 01 - "The New Forces Arrive!" 1:27:52

1y ago1:27:52

1:27:52

We jump into an Autobot shuttle and fly to Japan (not really) to review the first episode of the Japanese-produced Beast Wars II (Second, not "two"): Super Lifeform Transformers, where we land on a planet filled with TOO MUCH!™ of the dreaded Angle Slam, monster truck rallies featuring BONECRUSHER, and Galvatrron & The Destrons playing their new hi…

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TME #128: Interview with Garry Chalk 56:40

1y ago56:40

56:40

Siege, Kal, and returning guest host Candice sit down and chat with the voice of Optimus Primal himself, Garry Chalk. Big thanks to Garry and Candice for taking the time to do the show with us. Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.be/GE1YhXk3eOo Show Links: https://li…

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